小廝的小費原來是這樣得來的-英漢英漢雙語笑話
doctor swift and the boy
斯威夫特博士與小廝
a wealthy old lady who lived near dr. swift used to send him presents occasionally by her servant. dr. swift took her presents but never gave the boy anything for his trouble. one day as swift was busy with his writing, the boy rushed into his room, knocked some books out of their place, threw his parcel on the desk and said, my mistress has sent you two of her rabbits.
在斯威夫特博士家附近,有一位富有的老婦人,她時常打發仆人給他送禮物。斯威夫特博士接受她的禮物,但從不給小廝任何酬謝。一天,斯威夫特博士正忙著寫東西,小廝沖進了他的房間,把書一扒拉,將一個包裹扔在書桌上,說道:我的女主人送給你兩只兔子。
swift turned round and said, my boy, that is not the way to deliver your parcel(包裹) . now, you sit in my chair, watch my way of doing it and learn your lesson.
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